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People use bullhorns during a "No Kings Day" rally along Broadway on June 14, 2025, in Everett. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

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Burke: Are you ready to say “No Kings” in your country?

Know your rights and remember, “This all ends when enough of us say NO!”

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Welch: Public safety and privacy can coexist in the Flock camera debate

Public safety and civil liberties do not have to be opposing goals. A more balanced approach is possible.

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Bauer: Learning about Everett and more a word at a time

After nearly 25 years at The Herald, I’m taking a new job; but also fond memories of my…

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Schwab: War is serious and deadly; Trump, Hegseth aren’t serious

The pair cut corners in limiting civilian deaths and didn’t consider consequences. What could go wrong?

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Burke: Trump’s flooded the zone; keep you head above it

Yes, it’s a mind-numbing lot to keep track of, but Americans must pay attention to protect democracy.

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The Buzz: Cheer up, Kristi; the new jobs sounds perfect for cosplay

We applied for the job opening at the Shield of the Americas, but the superhero costume wasn’t 2XL.

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Schwab: Why are we bombing Iran? Take your pick of explanations.

Justifying his actions neither to Congress nor the American people, a case is made for the midterms.

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Goldberg: Idea that Trump was antiwar was always delusional

Trump’s foreign policy is less a repudiation of neoconservatism than a belligerent mutation of it.

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Welch: Lawmakers should listen to public from all angles

Concerning the ‘millionaires tax,’ public comment deserves the same weight regardless of how it’s delivered.

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Comment: Decades of presidents ignored Congress, War Powers Act

Trump is little different than many since Nixon. Still, Congress should vote on authorization for war.

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Comment: Strike against Iran seems like 2003; in some ways, worse

George W. Bush at least got authorization from Congress. Trump hasn’t bothered. And the GOP is fine with…

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Schwab: Sure, the SOTU address was a mess, but what else is new

In case you missed it – or just had to look away – here’s a sample of what…

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Klein: What if Trump believes everything he’s telling us?

By Ezra Klein / The New York Times

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Bouie: American public is on to what Trump hath over-wrought

His attempt to install himself as king has done great damage, but won’t escape the wrath of voters.

Opinion

Bouie: Marco Rubio is failing his Western Civ course

His thoughts on Western civilization in Munich sound more like those of European feudal lords and Confederate apologists.

Opinion

Schwab: Celebrating grift with portraits of dead presidents

Bribery isn’t corruption when its done out in the open for all to admire, emulate and praise.

Opinion

Goldberg: Play probes dangers of confidence in ‘our’ AI tools

‘Data’ seems ripped from the headlines as it follows an AI company’s quest to serve the government.

Opinion

Welch: Millionaires tax is pie-crust promise; easily broken

By Democrats’ own admission, they can’t be trusted to tax only millionaires with new income tax.

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De Rugy: Wealth taxes won’t satiate states’ hunger for revenue

Promises to tax only the wealthy fall short when lost opportunities hit lower-income families.

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Harrop: Trump can ignore climate crisis; he won’t be here for it

But your children and grandchildren will be around to see the effects of our poor stewardship.